What is the meaning of trade mark application status “Send Back to EDP”?
The trade mark status in the Indian Trade Mark Registry website shows as “Send Back to EDP” when there are errors regarding data entry of applications which need to be rectified or when the documents are not digitized properly. In such cases, the application is sent by the Examiner/Registrar to EDP Section (Electronic Data Processing Section) for proper digitization or correction of errors. The status would remain as "Send back to EDP" till these issued are rectified by the EDP Section. Once rectified, the application advances further for examination, publication and then registration as per the statute.